N.J. Carwash Looks At Alternative Energy (finds NIMBYs)

[jpak]

http://www.moderncarcare.com/hotnews/6ch14833819311.htm...

WAYNE, N.J. -- A carwash/oil-lube joint is playing a role in saving the planet. When former corporate lawyer Rob Burke purchased his business in Wayne last year, he set about transforming it into a sustainable, eco-friendly operation.

He made costly investments to recycle both oil and water and installed a solar-powered system to cut power costs. In the process, he even picked up a prestigious state award.

But when he suggested installing a wind turbine to cut power costs and provide clean, renewable energy for himself and his neighbors, he ran into a buzz saw at town hall.

The idea of a windmill with 30-foot blades rotating 100 feet high found no backers among local officials. Critics say the turbine would be an eyesore and open the door to towering buildings.

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[Buzz Clik]

1. How 'bout a geothermal car wash? Maybe nuclear?

[Solo_in_MD]

2. NIMBYs are everywhere and they seem to hate wind power the most

That includes of the progressives such as Kennedy, which I find distressing

[Buzz Clik]

3. I couldn't agree more.

Kennedy's opposition to wind power in his backyard (ocean) had to be one of the biggest disappointments ever. I've found him impossible to take seriously ever since.

[XemaSab]

4. They need a NIMBY map

We have one at work.

It's the same map as the social justice map, just with opposite colors.

/sarcasm

[Javaman]

5. okay, I'm going to try and navigate the logic here...

turbine = tall buildings.

That to me is the most colossal leap in logic I have seen today.

[LiberalEsto]

6. I grew up in Wayne, NJ

and left as soon as I could.

All they care about are their property values.